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I'm Wayne W2NSD/ I- amateur radio has a problem and I
sure need your help. We need more hams- young hams. I've
gOI some good ideas on how to get 'em, but I can't do it
alone. I'm back at the helm at 73-mainly because I care
enough about amateur radio to devote time to trying to do
something about it.
The first thing I'm going to do is make 73 a lot more
interesting. Sure you like construction projects, but the closest
thing to all our hearts is reading about new products. So,
in addition to the usual 73 tests of new ham gear, I'd like to
get your personal appraisal ofany new gear you buy, We all
want to know what problems you had with it-what fun it
was-how it worked-how good or bad the instructions
were-what support you needed from the manufacturerand
what support you got. The next time you buy some ham
gear keep notes and write a letter to 73 with your personal
report.
I'm also looking for articles on building projects-simple,
weekend projects. And, with your help, I'll be running
articles on how and why you should get involved with things
like packet radio, cross-band repeaters, Oscar, RITY and so
on. Thousands of us are having a ball doi ng more than just
spending our declining years rag chewing.
No, I don't ever expect you to agree with me on everything I
write-but I guarantee to get you thinking and enjoying
amateur radio more than you have. We have one of the best
hobbies in the world-unfortunately it'salso one ofthe better
kept secrets-certainly as far as today's kids are concerned.
I have some ideas-some good ideas-on how we can get
amateur radio growing again-the way it used to . But I need
your ideas-and your help to make mine work. I'll work
hard for you if you 'll back me up, but I can't do it all .
One approach that can work is the one I suggested to the
Chinese government leaders when I was there a few weeks
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ago. I think I can generate around five million hams in
China-maybe ten . The Chinese seemed enthusiastic about
my plan-maybe you will be too. You'll be reading about
this in 73.
I'm going to make 73 fu n to read. I'm looking for feedback
from you on many things. I want to run a monthly listing of
every piece ofham gear, along with your vote on how good it
is. You'll have a chance to support manufacturers who
produce something you think is great. Or get in your two
cents when you're disappointed.
To make all this happe n I need to know you're reading 73
every month. And I need your help in getting every ham in
your local club to subscribe. The more subscribers you help
me get , the more advertisers we'll attract-and the bigger
magazine you'll have. You may remember when 73 was
running over 200 pages a month a few years ago. We can do
it again-and rebuild our hobby with new ham growth at the
same time.
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I'll subscribe to 73 for myself. and help get amateur radio growing
again! Please send me one year of 73 (12 issues) at the low rate of
$19.97 . (Base rate : S24 .97)
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